Afton Authority

Afton is a middle-income village of 762 with home prices 2.3× below the Oklahoma median.

Afton, Oklahoma

Population in Afton stands at 762 — placing it among the smaller communities of Ottawa County, Oklahoma. The median household income stands at $56,875.

Definition and scope

Afton is a chartered municipality within Ottawa County, Oklahoma, Oklahoma. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 2 and is part of the Miami, OK metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Afton has approximately 762 residents. The median age is 38.5 years. Roughly 64% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $86,200.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 65.9%
• Black or African American: 0.5%
• Hispanic or Latino: 2.1%
• Asian: 2.9%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Afton is $56,875. Poverty rate stands at 14.9%. Unemployment rate at last release was 2.3%. Educational attainment: 7.5% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Afton:

• Public schools: 3
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 1

Getting around

Green Country Airpark provides commercial air service for the area. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Craig County Courthouse.

Geography and climate

Elevation here is 838 feet. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 7a.

References

• Oklahoma State Authority — state-level reference for Oklahoma.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.